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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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By comparison, the starting MSRP for a 2020 Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro with automatic transmission is $85,200. Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi A8 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,795. The Audi virtual cockpit is also updated to display battery data and range statistics.

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California Gasoline Consumption Rose 0.6% in May; Diesel Declined 7%

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While more fuel efficient cars and trucks are increasing fuel economy—and in light of some of the recently improved economic statistics—consumers remain cautious in their spending as the economy continues toward an uncertain recovery. A month-to-month comparison shows that gasoline consumption rose 3.5% Yee, Chairwoman of the BOE.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC.

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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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For the second successive year, the share of diesel vehicle sales declined and in 2016 fell below 50% of new sales—the lowest share of new sales since 2009 according to the official statistics. In comparison with 2015, the average mass of new cars sold in 2016 in the EU increased slightly to reach 1,388 kg.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. Incentives and restrictions The extension of the light-duty EV tax credit through 2032 locks in generous savings for consumers in the short term. IEA - Executive summary – Global EV Outlook 2023 – Analysis - IEA

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5 Best Electric Car Insurance Tips for Millennials

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And if you are keen on this brand, it might make sense to see some statistics and facts about Tesla so you will know how well this company is doing with their sales and other revenue streams. Through the Federal Tax Credit, you can be eligible for up to $7,500. You will find several insurance comparison tools.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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This statistic increases to two-thirds of all new registrations if the data are restricted to passenger cars, according to Bosch. By comparison, in the European Union, the average number of vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants is approximately 500. This offers potential for growth given the country’s steadily expanding economy.

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